REGION: Clevedon - South Auckland 100%

Puriri Hills makes blended red wines inspired by the wines of Pomerol and St Emillion in Bordeaux.

Blend: 46% Carmenere , 53% Merlot & 14% Cabernet Franc

TASTING NOTES: Compare the Reserve to some of New Zealand’s greatest ever Bordeaux style reds and the Reserve has reached yet another level of astonishing quality.

Very dark ruby in the glass. The nose gives up the sought after red currant and fruitcake notes. The palate is sensational with added power on the palate and super complexity. Blackberry and red currant palate, with underlying layers of mint at just the faintest volume, gives this jaw dropping quality. The texture is all velvet and the structure so finely boned and controlled. This wine is sensual and intellectual, extremely refined and graceful. This wine will cellar for a decade or more but is so interesting now, it will be hard to resist.

 AWARDS AND REVIEWS:

• Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2010, Puriri Hills Reserve 2006 received a 5 star review.

“Dark, rich and supple, it is lush and finely textured, with blackcurrant, spice, herb and plum flavours, showing lovely richness and roundness.” Cellar 8+ years